Until recently, scientists thought there was only one superb bird-of-paradise — known for its demonic black feathers, bright blue adornments, and funny dance — but in , researchers realized that some of the birds were distinctly different than others.
The shape they make when mating is crescent, rather than oval, and their dance is a smooth shimmy rather than a hop. They then changed the name of the previously known birds to the greater superb bird-of-paradise, deeming the new species the Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Science News. They conclude that certain behaviors and traits are correlated: As the number of colors on a male increase so do the number of different sounds he makes.
The most elaborate dancers also have a large repertoire of sounds. Males that display in a group called a lek have more colors to stand out better visually amid the competition.
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Explore how taxonomy helps make sense of biological diversity. The unrivaled displays of male birds—of—paradise combine extreme feathers, dazzling colors, piercing sounds, and precise movements.
These are all adaptations with a single function: to attract mates.
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